[H-GEN] Big ticket spending [was: The lca movie.]

[Jacinta Richardson]

Greg Black wrote:

> As far as I can see, the only way in which such a purchase could be
> contemplated would be if it was sponsored by some commercial body who
> saw some benefit in doing that.

Before you get too bogged down in worrying where the money will come from, work
out a fair analysis of what you'll use it for.  Find out what the lowest cost of
 a decent item to meet your needs is; and then if it's reasonable (ie < $350)
apply to Linux Australia for a grant.  Perhaps they'll only offer a portion,
maybe they'll cover the lot, maybe nothing.  However, Linux Australia does have
money available for user group grants like this.  If your request is reasonable,
and you have a sensible plan for looking after it and using it, then I would
imagine that you'll get a good response.  Once you have some idea of LA's
response, then you can get bogged down in where the (rest of the) money will
come from.

	J

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